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sentí

sen-TEE/senˈti/

“sentí” means “I felt” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

I felt

Also: I sensed
VerbA1irregular (stem changing, e > ie, e > i) ir
A storybook illustration of a child feeling warmth and comfort from a small, glowing object they are holding.
infinitivesentir (to feel)
gerundsintiendo (feeling)
past Participlesentido (felt)

📝 In Action

Cuando me desperté, sentí mucha energía.

A1

When I woke up, I felt a lot of energy.

Sentí un escalofrío al escuchar esa historia.

A2

I felt a shiver/chill when I heard that story.

Sentí que algo no estaba bien en la habitación.

B1

I sensed that something wasn't right in the room.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • experimenté (I experienced)
  • percibí (I perceived/sensed)

Common Collocations

  • sentí miedo – I felt fear
  • sentí dolor – I felt pain

I regretted

Also: I was sorry for
VerbB1irregular (stem changing, e > ie, e > i) ir
A storybook illustration showing a solitary figure sitting sadly with their head down, symbolizing regret.
infinitivesentir (to regret)
gerundsintiendo (regretting)
past Participlesentido (regretted)

📝 In Action

Sentí no haber ido a visitarte antes.

B1

I regretted not having gone to visit you sooner.

En ese momento, sentí de verdad su pérdida.

B2

At that moment, I truly felt sorry for their loss.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • lamenté (I regretted)
  • compadecí (I pitied)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • sentí pena – I felt sorry/pity

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedsiente
yosiento
túsientes
ellos/ellas/ustedessienten
nosotrossentimos
vosotrossentís

imperfect

él/ella/ustedsentía
yosentía
túsentías
ellos/ellas/ustedessentían
nosotrossentíamos
vosotrossentíais

preterite

él/ella/ustedsintió
yosentí
túsentiste
ellos/ellas/ustedessintieron
nosotrossentimos
vosotrossentisteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedsienta
yosienta
túsientas
ellos/ellas/ustedessientan
nosotrossintamos
vosotrossintáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedsintiera
yosintiera
túsintieras
ellos/ellas/ustedessintieran
nosotrossintiéramos
vosotrossintierais
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Words that translate to "sentí" in Spanish:

i regretted→i sensed→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: sentí

Question 1 of 2

Which English sentence correctly uses the meaning of 'sentí' in the context of physical sensation?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
vivídormí
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin verb *sentīre*, meaning 'to feel, perceive, or sense.' It maintains this core meaning in Spanish.

First recorded: Old Spanish (around 10th-11th century)

Cognates (Related words)

French: sentirItalian: sentire

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'sentí' and 'me sentí'?

'Sentí' means 'I felt' something external (Sentí el frío - I felt the cold). 'Me sentí' (using the reflexive pronoun 'me') means 'I felt' internally, usually describing your own state or mood (Me sentí feliz - I felt happy about myself).

Is 'sentí' a regular or irregular conjugation?

The infinitive *sentir* is irregular because it has stem changes (e to ie) in the present tense. However, in the 'yo' form of the preterite ('sentí'), it follows the standard -IR verb ending pattern, making this specific conjugation regular in form, but part of an irregular verb overall. The third-person form ('sintió') is irregular.